### Bills Fall to Texans in Dramatic Finish at NRG Stadium

Houston - The Buffalo Bills faced a challenging encounter on Sunday afternoon as they took on the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Coming off a significant 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Bills aimed to rebound but faced an uphill battle against the 3-1 Texans, one of the NFL's top teams.

The storyline was amplified by the presence of Stefon Diggs on the opposite side. Diggs, who was traded to the Texans during the offseason, remained composed throughout the week, choosing not to indulge in the narrative surrounding his first game against his former team. Both the Bills' players and coaching staff, including head coach Sean McDermott, acknowledged Diggs' exceptional contributions during his four-year stint in Buffalo.

The game concluded in dramatic fashion as Houston seized victory with a game-winning 59-yard field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn as time expired. Quarterback Josh Allen had a tough outing, completing only 9 of 30 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Running back James Cook added 82 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Linebacker Dorian Williams stood out on defense with 12 tackles and a fumble recovery.

On the Texans' side, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud impressed by completing 28 of 38 passes for 331 yards with a touchdown, an interception, and a lost fumble. Stefon Diggs contributed significantly with six catches for 82 yards against his former team.

Despite Buffalo briefly forcing what seemed to be an impending overtime, Houston managed to orchestrate a last-second drive, aided by a series of timely completions from Stroud. The Bills had another chance, starting from their 3-yard line, but incomplete deep throws and a 56-yard punt left Houston with enough time to mount their game-winning drive.

Buffalo's defensive efforts included a pivotal strip sack by defensive end Dawuane Smoot, recovered by Dorian Williams at the Texans' 15-yard line. However, a turnover on the subsequent offensive series resulted only in a tying field goal by Tyler Bass.

Josh Allen suffered an injury following a significant scramble, ultimately leading to a rough third quarter for Buffalo. His brief absence allowed backup Terrel Bernard to shine with a crucial interception on a pass intended for Diggs.

Though the Bills managed a second-half rally with a touchdown drive capped by a 5-yard run from James Cook, penalties and stalled drives plagued their offensive momentum. The Texans, despite losing key players like Nico Collins and Jimmie Ward to injuries, capitalized on Buffalo's inefficiencies to widen their lead with a couple of field goals.

Ultimately, the Bills had an opportunity to secure a pivotal win but fell short in a game punctuated by missed chances and critical errors. The Texans improved to 4-1, while Buffalo dropped to 3-2, marking their second consecutive loss.